Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cytogenetics

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.91 in modern English

Syllables
cy-to-ge-net-ics
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The branch of genetics that studies the relationships between the structure and number of chromosomes as seen in isolated cells and variation in genotype and phenotype.

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Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek κύτος (kútos)lbor. English cyto- English genetics English cytogenetics From cyto- + genetics.

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What does cytogenetics mean?
The branch of genetics that studies the relationships between the structure and number of chromosomes as seen in isolated cells and variation in genotype and phenotype.
Where does cytogenetics come from?
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κύτος (kútos)lbor. English cyto- English genetics English cytogenetics From cyto- + genetics.

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